September 8

Art Explorium, 1-3 p.m., $15/student, ages 4 and older. Create and play with water colors, discover new hues and values, mix and let colors flow. Learn more about different watercolor techniques. Registration is required. (artexplorium.org)

The Second City, Now and Beyond

Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Kapolei Commons, 5:30 p.m., free. Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, hosts a seminar for those interested in learning more about the newest development and future plans for Kapolei. Call to RSVP. (947-8101)

Mokuleia, Sundays through Oct. 27, gates open at 11 a.m., matches begin at 2 p.m., $10/open field, $25/clubhouse. The Hawaii Polo Club holds its fall season beginning with a visiting team from India. (226-0061)

Girl Scouts Information Session

Maemae Elementary School Cafeteria, 1:30-2:30 p.m., free. An information and sample activity session for all interested volunteers and girls in the Liliha, Kalihi and Downtown Honolulu neighborhood, whether they are returning or new. No commitment necessary. (miuno@girlscouts-hawaii.org, 675-5515)

Manoa Public Library, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $6-$8/player. To commemorate National Grandparent’s Day, the Friends of Manoa Public Library, Hawaii Recreation and Parks Society and Hanafuda Hawaii sponsor an intergenerational Hanafuda tournament. Proceeds from the event benefit the Friends of Manoa Public Library to provide additional books and services for library patrons. (friendsofmanoalibrary.org)

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First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, noon, contact for cost. Rep. Karl Rhoads holds a forum to share his insights into communicating effectively with the Hawaii State Legislature, including that now is the right time to pass marriage equality in HAwaii. (595-4047)

Manoa Valley Church Grand Reopening

Manoa Valley Church, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. The public is invited to Manoa Valley Church’s grand reopening celebration and blessing ceremony. The day includes a special worship service followed by a traditional blessing ceremony, guided tours, and entertainment featuring a taiko drum performance, hula, ballroom dance, live music, pony rides and more. (manoavalleychurch.org, 988-3271)

Pastor Rogelio Elosindo Speaks

Central Oahu Bible Church, 6 p.m. Pastor Rogelio Elosindo, the first Philippine Aborigine to visit the US, provides a PowerPoint presentation of the history of the gospel of work among the Negritos on the island of Panay. (625-3957)

Pastor Rogelio Elosindo Speaks

Honolulu Bible Church, 8”45 a.m. Pastor Rogelio Elosindo, the first Philippine Aborigine to visit the US, provides a PowerPoint presentation of the history of the gospel of work among the Negritos on the island of Panay. (625-3957)

The private home of Giovanna Neuman in Kahala, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $125. An event for women featuring an international buffet, dancing to Rolando Sanchez and Friends, psychic readings and coaching, a live and silent auction, assorted activities and time to connect with friends. A fundraiser for Family Program Hawaii’s Project Visitation. (540-2534, familyprogramshawaii.org)

Honolulu Academy of Art School at Linekona, through Sept. 15, Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., free. The Hawaii Forest Industry Association Hawaii’s Woodshow was created to promote an appreciation for the variety of Hawaii-grown woods as well as talented local Hawaii woodworkers. (woodshow.hawaiiforest.com)

Faculty Exhibition 2013

University of Hawaii Art Gallery (Art Building at UH Manoa), through Sept. 20. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m., donations accepted.Twenty-nine faculty members from the Department of Art and Art History at UH Manoa explore diverse aesthetic, methodological and conceptual issues in this biennial exhibition of recent work. (hawaii.edu)

Ocean Influences

Gallery on the Pali at the Fist Unitarian Church of Honolulu, through Oct. 3, 20 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 2-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun., free. Dan Carpenter, a Leeward-based artist who creates work that has been inspired by living near the beaches of Waianae, shares his work. (unitariansofhi.org/gallery)